August Sees 4.6% Jump In Firearm Sales From Same Period One Year Ago
Ohio –-(Ammoland.com)-
The FBI has released its National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figures for August 2010. NSSF-adjusted figures (718,971) show a 4.6 percent increase over August of last year (687,252).
The adjusted NICS data were derived by NSSF by subtracting out NICS purpose-code permit checks used by several states such as Kentucky and Utah for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases.
Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the adjusted NICS data provide a more accurate picture of current market conditions. Questions concerning NSSF-adjusted NICS data should be directed to NSSF’s research department at 203-426-1320 or [email protected].
In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions of firearms sales and transfers on new and used handguns and long guns.
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